Composite Material Inspection

What this topic covers

Delamination, voids, impact damage and bond quality in layered materials.

Core testing ideas

Composite damage can be internal and orientation-dependent.

Ultrasonic, thermographic and other methods can provide complementary evidence.

Material architecture strongly influences signal interpretation.

Measurement and method limits

Multiple methods are often complementary because dimensional, surface and internal conditions are different.

Evidence and traceability

Acceptance and qualification requirements should come from the governing product or engineering specification.

Using the result

Testing and inspection evidence should remain connected to material, process and product history.